Month: September 2014

Walk-through the 2015 Registration Renewal process, especially as it relates to the Continuing Competency Program (CCP), at our upcoming webinar scheduled for multiple dates in October and November: “Making 2015 Registration Renewal & Continuing Competency Program Easy”. Sign up for the webinar to hear and gets answers about: How to complete Registration Renewal How to…

Starting October 1, most Licensed Practical Nurses registered with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA) will renew their registration for an Active Practice Permit for the 2015 calendar year. The CLPNA strongly encourages members to renew as early as possible to receive the lowest fees and quickest customer service. RELATED – Complete…

You are invited to attend the 2015 CLPNA Annual General Meeting & Conference! The annual Conference of the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta is expected to host 350 Licensed Practical Nurses, healthcare managers, educators, government representatives and more. 2015 CLPNA AGM & Conference Getting Real: Paths to Authentic Care April 29 to May…

Licensed Practical Nurses working in continuing care, supportive living, and home care positions may find the latest video from our Practice Department especially applicable: WATCH – VIDEO: Professional Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses in Leadership Roles – Supervising Health Care Aides The CLPNA also strongly recommends every LPN become familiar with and use the following…

A unique home visit model of care is making life easier for palliative and geriatric patients in Parkland County. That’s the encouraging story at the heart of the Fall issue of CARE magazine. Other stories include: Does poor communications lead to legal issues for nurses? Myth-busted!: People living with mental illness never really recover. Changing…

by Dr. Austin Mardon and Catherine Mardon (Special to the CLPNA supporting World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10.) We were just as shocked as everyone else to hear of the death of Robin Williams. The comments we heard included that he was in a better place, that his pain was gone now, that his decision…

Each year, as part of annual Registration Renewal, Alberta’s Licensed Practical Nurses participate in the Continuing Competency Program (CCP) by building a Learning Plan. 1. Assess your professional nursing practice Through self-assessment and reflection, assess your professional practice using Standards of Practice and the Competency Profile for Licensed Practical Nurses. Through assessment of your current…